Russia Says Its Future Bombers Will Have Protection From "All Missiles"
If claims made through Russian state media are to be believed – and one should always view them with a certain amount of skepticism – the country’s upcoming Tu-160M2 Blackjack bomber will have...
View ArticlePorsche 919 Hybrids Settle For Second Row In Le Mans Qualifying
This weekend marks the 85th running of the 24 hours of Le Mans, and Porsche will be making their attempt to win overall for the 19th time (and third in a row). Qualifying was held across three...
View Article2018 Ford F-150 Will Make More Power, Get Better Gas Mileage
Ford made an exciting announcement on Thursday, highlighting the five (yes, five) different engine outputs for the 2018 Ford F-150. Although the current 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 with the 10-speed...
View ArticleLyft Wants to Give 1 Billion Rides Per Year in Self-Driving Electric Cars by...
In response to President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement, Lyft is showing an increased commitment to combatting climate change. The ride-sharing company is setting...
View ArticleDrones Have Delivered Drugs, Phones, and Porn to Federal Prisons
Drones have been used for the illegal transportation of contraband such as phones, drugs, and porn into numerous federal prisons across the United States over the past 5 years, according to...
View ArticleCollege Students Are Working to Turn Cars into Luxury Lounges
We're on the brink of another automotive revolution. Autonomous cars are the next big thing and the technology to make them is pretty much here. Big figures, like Elon Musk, pushing for self-driving...
View ArticleCalifornia Tells VW to Build More Electric Car Chargers in Poor Neighborhoods
The Golden State is cracking the whip on Volkswagen. California is cracking down on VW's plans to build a series of electric car chargers in the state by strengthening the rules requiring the carmaker...
View ArticleHyundai's Elantra SEL Has an Arsenal of Technology
Top-tier performance cars have been charging more for less as long as we can remember. Specifically, the cars that weigh less than a Honda Civic and cost more than a house. In the economy car world,...
View ArticleMeet Edit, a Modular, Open-Source Self-Driving Car With Customizable Bodywork
Many start-ups want to change the way cars are designed, but OSVehicle is taking things to a new level. The company's Edit concept is an electric self-driving car that can be modified almost as easily...
View ArticleFrance Considering Autonomous TGV High-Speed Drone Trains
France's TGVs are among the fastest trains in the world, and they may soon be running on autopilot. SNCF, the French national railway operator, wants to have autonomous TGV trains in operation by...
View ArticleWatch This 'Old Man' Headbang to Metallica Behind the Wheel
In a new YouTube video that’s far too short and filmed far too vertically, an elderly-looking gentleman who somewhat resembles Frank Reynolds can be seen aggressively rocking out to the intro of For...
View ArticleThe 2017 Land Rover Range Rover HSE Is a Road-Going Ocean Liner
Welcome to Critic's Notebook, a quick and off-the-cuff car review consisting of impressions, jottings, and marginalia regarding whatever The Drive writers happen to be driving. Today's edition: the...
View ArticleBritish Man Who Stood Up While Driving Jailed For Fleeing Police
A 26-year-old car salesman who was in trouble with the law for standing while driving found himself with even more issues after he fled from police after a car accident, according to The Guardian....
View ArticleAn Idiot's Guide to Watching the 24 Hours of Le Mans
So you've decided to watch the 24 Hours of Le Mans. All of it. From start to finish. It's a big undertaking. It'll be your own personal endurance race against a sleep deprived caffeine-induced...
View ArticleShaggy Dog Audi RS6 Avant May Be the Best Dumb and Dumber Tribute Car Ever
The 1994 Jim Carrey/Jeff Daniels comedy Dumb and Dumber was, for a Farrelly Brothers comedy, surprisingly rich in vehicular antics. There's the Lamborghini Diablo the pair awkwardly manhandles around...
View ArticleThis Engineer's DIY Horn Is Incredibly Pleasant
An engineer has developed his own softer car horn in an attempt to inform cars in front of him when the light is green. Now, it's like the car is clearing its throat instead of shouting. Mark Rober...
View ArticleWe're Losing In Afghanistan And Sprinkling In Troops Won't Likely Change That
Within days of the Pentagon gaining the power to set American troop levels in Afghanistan independent of White House approval, there have been reports that the United States may soon send thousands...
View ArticleWhen a Simple RV Maneuver on a City Street Goes Horribly Wrong
Last night, I destroyed the Thor. Not completely destroyed. It still ran perfectly well, it still provided shelter for the most part. All three of the wide-screen TVs were operable. But the event...
View ArticleRenault Now Has Nail Polish That Doubles as Touch-Up Paint
Nail polish is generally for use on nails, and touch-up paint is usually for automotive use. Thanks to a new innovation from Renault, this is no longer a problem for Renault owners who drive a...
View ArticleVolkswagen Reveals 2018 Polo and Polo GTI
The United States has been shafted for a while when it comes to hot hatches. We get a few of the cars—for example, Ford's offerings—but it's still an almost untapped industry in America. But...
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